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An unexpected quilt

As you can see from the photo below, it’s so dull and dark here even the birds don’t know what to make of it. About a thousand arrived yesterday, settled in the trees for a few minutes and flew away again.

So I felt we were much in need of some brightening up and, on a whim, I sewed together some squares from a Vintage Modern layer cake, with a couple of solids thrown in, to make a cover for a summer weight duvet that we occasionally use this year have been continually using as an extra cover when it gets really cold.

But once the fabrics were sewn together it seemed a shame not to be making a quilt of it so I added some buttons to make it a sort of tied quilt.

And not only was the whole thing really quick and easy to make, it has turned out to be much nicer and more cheerful in real life than it looks in the photos. I think if Spring isn’t planning on coming outside this year we’ll have to sew some sunshine indoors!

That's a lovely quilt. I loved seeing the pics of the birds, I spent a happy afternoon watching hundred and hundreds of starlings going here, there and everywhere. I saw them first in the next town and then got to watch them outside my flat – I do think they followed me home, but I won't say that as I think it makes me sound a little Alfred Hitchcock'ish :o)

First time visiting (from crazymomquilts Finish it Friday and plumeandjune Let's Get Acquainted) – I love, love Vintage Modern. It was the very first charm pack I ever bought. I also love that you made a “tied” quilt. I still have a baby quilt made for me when I was a baby that I used with my daughter that is tied. Tied quilts have such a homey feel. Also, really love your Rainbow Hare graphic – so cool! I definitely will be following to see what new projects you are working on.

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Text, Photographs and Patterns on this site are original unless otherwise credited. You may pin to Pinterest or share ONE photo and up to one paragraph of text so long as you link back to my original post. You may use my patterns and tutorials to make items for personal use or for sale. If you sell or post about items you have made using my patterns or tutorials please credit Janine at: http://www.rainbowhare.com

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Text, Photographs and Patterns on this site are original unless otherwise credited. You may pin to Pinterest or share ONE photo and up to one paragraph of text so long as you link back to my original post. You may use my patterns and tutorials to make items for personal use or for sale. If you sell or post about items you have made using my patterns or tutorials please credit Janine at: http://www.rainbowhare.com